Hosea, at the end of his book, insists on the faithful love of God. This is an invitation to conversion and putting our full trust in God. He is the one who sends like sheep among wolves. We must be, therefore, wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Serpents in the time of Jesus were known as wise and shrewd animals. So shall we be. Yet doves are known to be harmless. Christians must be Christ-like, innocent, pure, and self-sacrificing. Yes, the world is cruel and hostile. We must be wise, prudent, and remain focused on God, who is always faithful (Ps. 114).

Lord, give me your wisdom!

Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac